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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.47, 617.33 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.47, 617.33 and 195.20 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.47 : 617.33 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.47/617.33 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.47x = 617.33 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.47x = 120,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,500.22/411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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